Vinnie Rodriguez (@tattoovinnie on Instagram), a newer tattoo artist at Mastodon, yelled at and threatened my sister after she complained about an incredibly poor quality tattoo he had just done on her back. The owner of Mastodon, Shane Ocell, is covering the costs of a different artist fixing the tattoo. I recommend Mastodon, but not Vinnie Rodriguez. Read Less

Shane and Sean are the best ! Thank you for our piercings. 2 and 3 days later , my husbands and my piercing are pain free. The process left us extremely satisfied. Definitely the best place to get pieced at. Read Less

Travis is nice enough and made time for me, but he is a god awful tattoo artist. My skin looks like it was attacked with a knife covered in ink. All tattoos are imperfect but looks like I'll be getting my first touch up this time around, and definitely not at this place. Read Less

Sean is everything you could want in a piercer. If someone's going to be poking a hole through my face, I want to feel like they know what they're doing, and Sean preemptively answered any question I could possibly have and even a few I'd never have known to have.I went in to get my nose re-pierced since I had had my nose ring out for a few years and Sean determined that it didn't need to be pierced again, just stretched back open, which also turned out to be a cheaper option. He explained to me the pros and cons of the different jewelry and told me to come back after I'm healed so he could adjust the nose ring to fit perfectly. My original piercer many years ago never said anything about that so dumb me went around with a loose nose stud for the better part of a decade.As should be expected, everything looked clean and on the up and up. I was able to get a same day appointment, which was nice. Will definitely go here for any future body mods! Read Less

Shane. Is. So. Awesome. And so is the entire staff. They are very sweet, kind and patient. I got my daith pierced along with reopening my second and third holes which I thought were going to have to be repierced. He was very honest and took time to make sure I was comfortable. Thank you Shane and staff! Read Less

I had an appointment with Sean for a nose piercing. I get he wanted to be professional but he overdid it and instead came off cold, irritable, and dismissive.He marked where he was going to pierce and I didn't like the position. He refused to let me use the toothpick dipped in ink to show him, even though describing what I wanted was a pain. It was clear that it was frustrating us both. This went on for at least 10 minutes. Each time I explained myself, he misunderstood and dismissively said, "Nope, this is as high as I'll go" He backed that up with, "I'm not about to risk my license."Finally when he understood, he told me that what I wanted was a "high nose piercing." He gave me a laundry list of reasons why I shouldn't get it. Stuff like "it won't heal right, the skin is different, he'd have to "pierce straight down," it won't look good" etc. He could've just said "Sorry, I don't do high nose piercings" but instead he made me feel bad and in the wrong for wanting what I wanted.And get this. When it looked like I was about to leave, he said "I'm not letting you walk out with those dots." I honestly thought it was a joke. Something like, "Those dots are silly looking let me wipe them off before you head out!" NOPE. This man actually accused me of planning to bring the pen-marks to another shop so they can do it for me there. How in the world does that make sense?? If I was pleased with the positions (he marked two places on my nose as options) I wouldn't have been hesitating. I would've been pierced by him already! I couldn't believe the attitude of this man. The dynamic was never "hey let's work together to get you what you want" Instead of a team I was treated like an enemy, someone he distrusted.When I used the word "asymmetrical," he corrected me by saying "no one's face is asymmetrical." I explained nicely that what he meant was "symmetrical," because people's faces aren't perfectly even which is what "asymmetrical" means. He dismissed my comment entirely and changed the topic. I'm not saying this to blast him for not knowing the word. I'm saying this to highlight his reaction. He couldn't admit that he was wrong and that goes perfectly in line with the rest of his jerky attitude.I've had my nose pierced before, my navel, and my ears. This was by far the worst piercing experience I've ever had. There are so many piercing parlors in the valley. I suggest going to one where you aren't made to feel BAD for wanting something different, where they won't try and convince you your decision is wrong, where they will listen and work with you WITHOUT the attitude. Read Less

This place is amazing! They are so cool and super nice and tell you everything you need to know about your piercing and how to take care of it. They make sure you're comfortable during the process and everything. I love my piercing and I will definitely come here for future piercings! Read Less

I came to Mastodon on two different occasions for piercings, and have had both Sean and Shane assist me (two sets of lobar piercings and a cartilage piercing) Both were extremely nice, professional, and thorough. They made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process, and also offered their assistance post-piercing should I have any questions that come up. The facilities were nice and clean. I love this place, and will go there for my future piercings! Read Less

Got pierced yesterday and Sean was amazing! Very professional, knew exactly what he was doing and made me feel super comfortable. He was very thorough, explained exactly what he was doing and why he was doing it, answered any questions I had before I asked them. I definitely recommended Sean and will be going back to him for any future piercings! Read Less

First time here and it was the best experience ! I got my piercing from Shane, the owner of the shop and he did a great job. He was very educational and talkative ! Will definitely come back for more piercing. Highly recommend coming here for any piercings. Read Less

Sean was awesome for my nostril piercing. Very clean with tools and handling anything that was coming into contact with customers. He explained everything very well and answered any questions I had before I asked them. Read Less

Sean was awesome for my nostril piercing. Very clean with tools and handling anything that was coming into contact with customers. He explained everything very well and answered any questions I had before I asked them. Read Less

Had a really bad piercing done at another shop, it was done wrong. Went to Mastadon and Sean helped me by  correcting the problem. This shop takes extreme measures with cleanliness and professionalism. My much appreciation and greatfulness to Sean for helping me out of a bad situation with ease and very little pain Read Less

This place. YES.Had my nose pierced 6 days ago at a different shop. Not successful. Decided to bite the bullet and go for it again,  elsewhere. That led me to Mastodon, and I'm rather pleased it did. I called ahead to make sure they could do a walk in, arrived 20 minutes later to be warmly and non pretentiously greeted by a gentleman, who got me started with paperwork. Clean entrance. Spotless work spaces. I was introduced to Sean Eldredge. After the initial conversation, which was informinging me of the process in precise detail, he did the deed, and I got my piercing. Flawlessly executed. And impressive, I may add.  Ridiculously pleased with the process here. And will 100 percent be using this shop as my go to place for all future needs. So, thank you.. job well done! Read Less

Misleading from the outside but a very pleasant shop. The piercer/owner? Was very informative and nice, even when I tried to put in my new jewelery inside the shop. I was reffered here and will definitely be coming back. Read Less

Travis is an amazing tattoo artist. He worked with me on my busy schedule and was completely understanding.Also, he was very collaborative/helpful with the placement of my new ink! Really appreciate it. If I ever want another tat Travis is my dude! Read Less

I went to this place yesterday to get a nose piercing. I was very nervous as this being my first piercing since I got my ears pierced as a baby. When I walked in the shop, Shane immediately made me feel welcome. He was patient and talked me through everything. Was very knowledgeable about how to pierce correctly so that the piercing would heal, how to care for the piercing, etc. I would definitely recommend this place especially Shane! Read Less

Extremely happy with my first experience at this shop! Shane was amazing at talking me through the re-stretching process (haven't had gauges in my ears in 10 years) and helped me pick out the perfect pair of gauges. Sized my ears extremely quickly and with tons of care. Will be returning to them for any future piercing needs! Read Less

I had a re-coloring on my tattoo done by Travis! He was professional and courteous! This tattoo shop is very clean! I would highly recommend this shop to anyone who is looking for great tattoos! Im super satisfied with the work that was completed by Travis. I will definitely return in the near future!!! Read Less

Shawn is an amazing piercer. He recently did a dermal anchor near my temple, it was placed perfectly. A couple months ago he did my snakebites as well. He was able to stretch one of them back open, but I had him repierce the other. All of them have healed up lovely! My husband also had his nose and snakebites done by Shawn. He's very knowledgeable, and takes his time to explain everything to you. Will definitely be going back for my other piercings! Read Less

Came to Mastodon for some piercings. We had called ahead of time to see if we needed an appointment and we were able to schedule for the same day. We were greeted immediately upon arrival. Instantly noticed how well kept and clean the shop is. Before starting, Sean made sure to get me some water and to make sure I was comfortable. He explained everything I needed to know BEFORE he started and explained again during the process. I will say the constant conversation definitley helps take your mind off what's going on. After he was done, he was extremely thorough in explaining how to take care of my piercings. I will absolutely be returning!!!! Love the piercings and Sean was great!! Read Less

I have been researching getting my nipples pierced for a while. I decided to finally go for it and gave Shane a call. He called me back super fast and we scheduled an appointment for the same day. I made it to the shop and right off the bat Shane was super nice and friendly. He went over all of the do's and don'ts and then made sure I had water and used the restroom and everything before we started.He then marked me and made sure I liked the way the bar would go. I had seen so many videos online of people saying the piercing hurts... It was maybe a three or four for me on initial pain when the piercing first goes in. Shane was very good at making sure you breathe before he makes the next move. I felt super safe having him do this for me. I honestly can't believe how simple it really was. He then made sure I was doing all right and made sure I loved how it looked. From start to finish Shane made sure I was completely comfortable and well informed.Thanks so much Shane!! Read Less

Shane is incredible! I went yesterday to have a couple of my piercings reopened, and not only did he squeeze me in last minute, but made me feel comfortable while making sure he explained everything. As someone who had had several body piercings, I would ABSOLUTELY recommend going to see Shane, he is the best I have seen! Read Less

Absolutely LOVE my piece from Darin Priest. This man is amazing. His eye for detail is incredible & exactly what you want your artist to have.. Everyone I talked to that day was REAL and super friendly. Its your skin, look at all the artist & piercer(s) here 😊 Read Less

I got my ears pieced last Wednesday,  I am 59 years old and could not bear the thought of a gum-chewing mall shop attendant aiming a gun at my ear lobes.  I wanted my two lone conservative holes to be placed with consideration and as lined up as they could be.  I was not disappointed!  Sean  took his time, explained every detail and made me feel comfortable.  The placement is perfect and the pain was non-existent.  Thanks Sean! Read Less

Amazing! I got my nose pierced about 3 hours ago by Sean and in addition to being knowledgeable and kind, he  was patient and explained in detail the piercing procedure, aftercare, and instructions on how to keep my piercings clean and healthy. Sean was a joy to work with and I would recommend him to all my friends and any one I meet! He's a kind man and true professional- and a great piercer! You're in good hands when you're with him! Read Less

I love this place so much that I have decided to make it my one & only tat shop. This is where I will be getting my back piece, quarter sleeve, & all my piercings done. So far I have been here twice for piercings. The guys who do the piercings are amazing. I looked at the artists' work & am looking forward to getting started on my tattoos. This shop has great prices, friendly artists who do amazing work, convenient hours, & it's clean. I highly recommend it! Read Less

I love this place so much that I have decided to make it my one & only tat shop. This is where I will be getting my back piece, quarter sleeve, & all my piercings done. So far I have been here twice for piercings. The guys who do the piercings are amazing. I looked at the artists' work & am looking forward to getting started on my tattoos. This shop has great prices, friendly artists who do amazing work, convenient hours, & it's clean. I highly recommend it! Read Less

Great location and easy to find. I have to give Shane 5 stars!! From the minute I walked into his store, I was greeted with a warm smile. Shane took his time to fully understand and consult for my particular piercing. He was very honest about his feeling about it, what he would be doing and even if he felt comfortable or not. His professionalism was far beyond anything I have ever experienced. The piercing itself was bearable (I don't do pain)!!! But he walked me through everything, reminded me to breathe and then it was all over! (I do recommend the blue pixie sticks available post needle poke to prevent passing out!!). Being a health professional I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the studio and the quality of instruments utilized. Thank you again Shane for an amazing job! Your work is marked very high in my books! Read Less

Awesome service here at Mastodon! I had the pleasure of Sean piercing my nose last night. It was my first piercing, and Sean walked through everything and addressed my concerns amazingly! Absolutely love how it came out :) Read Less

I had excellent service here at Mastodon Tattoo. This was my first piercing ever and it went beautifully. Every step was explained to me and that helped put me at ease. The facility was clean and comfortable and my piercer was personable and knowledgeable! Read Less

I brought my eight year old daughter here to get her ears pierced for her birthday. She was a bit nervous but Sean was very sweet and patient. We ended up spending over an hour there because he took his time explaining everything to her to make sure she was comfortable and knew how to care for her piercings. She got really dizzy after the piercings were done, so she laid down while he ran to the store next door to get her a drink. Sean made the entire experience a lot easier for her which I appreciated so much.They also had a nice selection of some pretty jewelry. I may go back for one of the belly button rings I was eyeing. Read Less

Had my first body piercing done today by Shane. He was extremely professional. He took the time to explain the entire process beforehand, as well as my options regarding the placement, jewelry and aftercare. The experience itself was thrilling! I'll definitely return should I decide to pierce anything else. I highly recommend his expertise in piercing. Read Less

Professional, talented, and honest. Had my tongue pierced for almost a decade, but left it out a few weeks and thought it had closed for good. Usually I could restretch it myself with a sharp taper, but had no luck after repeated attempts and thought it was gone for good this time. Was ready to hand over money and even suffer a new piercing/leftover scar. BUT Sean skillfully stretched the piecing (didn't even hurt!) and restored the ring to its rightful place. Communication was great from start to finish. Not to mention this was extremely affordable and the cost was conveyed to me upfront. So greatful for the quality experience—this sort of work is not something I want to take risks on and am glad to find a local, dependable place. Thanks again Sean! Read Less

Great place, clean, friendly staff. Shane runs a very professional studio. Great jewelry selection, too!! I went there after seeing someone who'd had a piercing done there and I made the right choice!!Read Less

Just left from my piercing today. All of the reviews have pretty much said it all. But Shane is SO helpful and so kind. He walks you through every step of the process before he does it. He makes sure you're comfortable and good, and then does the piercing in the most pain free way possible. Afterward, he explains your aftercare and makes sure you're good to go. I would definitely recommend this shop. I live about 40 miles away, but I would gladly drive out to this shop again. Thanks Shane! Read Less

AWESOME!!!! I've had a total of 6 piercings at 3 different places and by far this has been THE best experience!!! Shane did my second loves this afternoon and he was super informative and they truly care about you. He checked to see if I could get a tongue piercing and with careful examination my tongue has the danger vein unfortunately. I'm so glad we decided to come here and we will be back VERY soon for my medusa Read Less

Mastadon is the best piercing and tattoo parlor in the valley! If you're looking to get some ink make an appointment with Travis. He's the only artist I would trust with something as permanent as a tattoo. His art is beautiful and unique and makes the experience relaxing and fun as if you were just hanging out with a buddy, all while keeping it professional and of course sterile! 10/10 Read Less

In March my boyfriend had brought up the idea of nipple piercing. I laughed it off and then over the course of the next 6 months I actually gave it some serious thought and ended up really wanting them. I kept reading and watching piercing experience youtube videos and such and got myself all worked up about the pain. I was so nervous and that's why I never went and did it. I looked up yelp reviews for months about who in the valley had the best reviews for this because I wanted it done by the best so I wouldn't be in too much pain. I came in this shop a few times to scope it out and ask questions. Shane was the one who did the piercing and was so patient with me over the times I came in. He took his time, explained everything to me thoroughly and made sure I understood what was being done. He synced the piercing with my breathing- got me water and made sure I was comfortable. I thought it was going to be so much worse!!! Don't psych yourself out- if you're thinking about it just Come here and get it by Shane. Any future piercings I will have done will be by him. Awesome experience and I LOVE them! thanks Shane!  I got them done a few days ago and the healing process is already better than I expected as well. Read Less

I got my first tattoo from Laney as she was doing a guest spot out of state, but I'd totally travel to get more ink from her. My tattoo is gorgeous, healing beautifully, and gets so many positive remarks from other people. Laney was sweet as can be and overall it was a great experience. She's fast, talented, and kind! Read Less

I LOVE this place! I got my tattoo done here a few years ago by Brandon who  incredible! Very knowledgeable and i felt at ease for the whole 3 hours it took to complete my tattoo. I always recommend this place to everyone looking for a tattoo and/or piercing. Ask for Brandon he is AMAZING! Read Less

I'm pretty delayed on getting this review out there, but I absolutely loved this place so I figured I should still write one. My friend and I were looking to get piercings on new year's eve so I called a few places. Most closed around 5 or so, which was totally understandable but I wasn't off work until 7. I called Mastodon and Shane immediately offered to stay open as late as I would need, which was especially great because I couldn't guarantee that my friend would get her piercing done.When I went to make my deposit, Shane went over everything I would need to know about what I was getting done and even showed me the room and where it would be done. Some of their features I knew nothing about before, like their different styles of bars. I was incredibly nervous going to my appointment as this was my first bodily piercing and happened to be my nipples. However, as soon as I got there I knew everything was fine. You can tell that Shane is a real professional and has been doing this for a long time. Afterwards, he did deny my friend getting her septum pierced because she didn't have enough cartlidge in her nose, but I can really respect that. Not everyone will turn down the extra money if they don't think it will be right for their client. If you went to some of the cheap crappier places around like htc or halo, I know they would've just shoved a bar in her nose and moved on no matter what. As a comparison, a friend of mine got her nipples done at halo and I had to explain to her how to take care of them because no one told her. Anyway, thoroughly impressed with this place. I've never had any issues with my nipple piercings in the six months I've had them. I now recommend this place to everyone and I'll definitely be back for future work Read Less

I had a pretty bad experience getting my nostril pierced in the past and was finally ready to try again. Shane was super informative and patient. It was obvious that he knew his stuff. The piercing was much less painful than my first one! Great prices too, I highly recommend Shane for any piercing you get! The building itself was very clean and professional. I went with my friend who got her nostril and daith pierced, he did a great job on hers too. Read Less

Another hidden gem. First, great staff top to bottom. Organized, clean, up front. Second, Laney is a badass artists and tattooist. Got 2 very emotionally tied tattoos on my leg and are very happy with them. Great conversation, solid work. Will be going back for more work. Great place that cares about it the art, not customer counts. Thanks team Mastodon. Read Less

Awesome place! Totally sterile, professional and personable. Shane spent an hour with me just to make sure that I felt comfortable with the piercing placement and their shops cleaning/sterilizing procedures. Top notch. Way above standard quality and customer service. Highly recommended! Read Less

I had been considering getting my nose pierced for several years and finally decided to bite the bullet and do it. After doing much research and hearing many recommendations I went to Shane at Mastodon body piercing and tattoo. They carry high quality jewelry and maintain a very clean and professional interior. Everyone I spoke to there was very friendly and knowledgeable and very open to answering all of my questions. I work in healthcare so cleanliness and professionalism are very important to me. Shane took the time to explain the procedure to me, showed  me his work set up, instruments, and how he  autoclaves everything for sterilization. It made me feel quite at ease. The piercing was quick and easy w/ very little pain and no bleeding. I am loving it! I would highly recommend Mastodon as I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and found them to be a very pleasant and an extremely professional establishment. I will definitely be back! Read Less

Got my nose pierced on my birthday! Shane was awesome!! Super knowledgeable, talkative and made me feel very comfortable. He knows what he is talking about without question. I walked in a little nervous and walked out feeling like I made a new friend. Read Less

I went to Mastodon to get an industrial piercing and a small tattoo.  I did not have an appointment, but they were able to take me in right away.  I got my piercing first since there was a tattoo in session.  Shane was super chill and did a great job placing the bar.  When I was done there, I got my tattoo with Laney.  Love her!  She is a great artist (her walls are covered in her previous work) and really nice.  I've gone back for another tattoo since with her and plan to go to her for others.  They're not open super late, so plan accordingly. Read Less

Mary is my girl. She gave me my first tattoo a couple months back and I keep coming back every time I get some extra money. Haven't interacted with the other people much but I hear they're chill. Definitely recommend this place to anyone if you want amazing art on your body. Read Less

Kitt always does a fantastic job on my tattoos. The establishment itself is a bit hidden, very clean and boasts reasonable prices. All my ink has healed wonderfully and color looks great. Go to mastodon and get some ink :) Read Less

I was recommended to Mastodon by a dear friend and will be a client forever. Shane and his staff are professional from the first phone call, all the way through the piercing process. Shane's shop is ubber clean. We were laughing at the amount of gloves he uses for one piercing session. He takes his time to go over what his process is and what he is using. He is very gentle and thorough. We are customers for life! 3 piercings and we have experienced the best each time! Thank you for such fantastic work, Mastodon! Read Less

I was referred by a work colleague and a little apprehensive because I had waited years for to have this tattoo done. Brandon is the best artist I have worked with. Before I even talk about the skill level I want to mention something that helped me. I do really bad with the typical and gruff tattoo artist deameanor. It's going to be on me forever so I want someone to partner with on the design etc. Brandon does that better than anyone I have met. He walks you through it, he does not shame you when there are tense areas instead he warns you that they are coming up. I could not have imagined a better experience. Now to talk about the art. Everything about my tattoo is beautiful. the drawing was awesome, and it turned out perfectly. We collaborated throughout the process to make changes whenever necessary. I had three sessions and it looked great each time. I never had an ugly healing period. My healing was so fast. He took the limited information I gave and made it into something beyond my expectations. I don't get through a day that someone does not grab my arm to see it closer (about that...weird strangers...don't touch me). I can't wait till my next session...Thank you Brandon! Read Less

I am madly in love with this shop!Over the last decade I have got almost ALL of my piercings done here and I will never go anywhere else as long as I live in this state!It might look unassuming from the outside, but don't let it fool you, their main piercer Shane is beyond professional and VERY knowledgeable about his craft. Not only that, but he genuinely listens to any concerns you might have, takes your personal taste into account in placement and really really cares about you loving your piercing and having a seamless healing time for any work you get done. After so many years in his profession it is easy to get jaded and just see customers as numbers not people. So it is so refreshing to find someone that still genuinely loves his job and customers. This is the only place I send my friends for any work. Read Less

I heard of this place through a friend quite a few years ago and since then I have not gone any where else to get piercings. I have sent friends and family to Shane, who does outstanding work. He is informative and knows what he is talking about. I highly suggest you go here and check them out for yourselves, you wont be disappointed! Read Less